Refresh your PC to reinstall Windows and keep your personal files and settings. Refresh also keeps the apps that came with your PC and the apps you installed from the Microsoft Store. ... Restore your PC to undo recent system changes you've made.

Is refreshing your PC good?

If your computer is already under load, refreshing the desktop could actually be counter-productive as it requires resources as well. So, not only does it not speed up the process, it might slow it down.

What will happen after refreshing PC?

The following list shows what happens when you refresh your computer: Your files and personalization settings such as libraries, user accounts, and desktop themes are saved. The computer settings are returned to the defaults. Apps from the Windows store are reinstalled, and the settings are reset to their defaults.